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Why a Properly Built Pond Doesn’t Need a Hose Running Into It
One of the first questions people ask when they start thinking about a backyard pond is some version of the same thing: Don’t you have to keep filling it up? It’s a fair assumption, but if the pond is built right, the...
Your Fish Are at the Surface But Are They Ready to Eat?
When Should I Start Feeding My Pond Fish? A New England Guide Every spring, we hear from pond owners who watched their fish slowly make their way back up from the bottom and felt that pull to start feeding again. It i...
How Much Electricity Does a Pond Actually Use?
How much does a pond pump cost to run in New England? Roughly $25 to $75 per month depending on pond size and how long the pump runs, about $38 to $40 for a typical medium pond in Massachusetts. See the size-by-size b...
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